Srinagar, Mar 07 (KNS) In the wake of coronavirus threat the Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the closure of all primary schools in Jammu district till March 31.
An order issued to Kashmir News Service reads that all the primary schools shall remain closed till 31 march.
The order issued to KNS reads, whereas the prevailing health situation (due to COVID-19) in several countries of the world has given rise to serious concerns in India as well; and Whereas, COVID-19 has a pattern of transmission at a rapid rate in case prescribed preventive protocols, like avoiding mass gatherings etc., are not strictly followed; and whereas, it is felt that children, particularly up to the Primary School level, should not be sent to schools to avoid mass gatherings; and Whereas, section 144 of CrPC empowers the undersigned to issue certain directions/orders in urgent case of nuisances of apprehended when it is considered that such direction is likely to prevent danger to human life, health or safety, As such, for the reasons mentioned above, it is hereby ordered that all, the order issued to KNS reads.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Government and Private schools up to the Primary level shall close with immediate effect.
Administering of exams shall also not be a reason for making students up to primary level to attend the schools, this order shall remain in effect till 31st March, 2020. Since, it is not possible to serve this order individually, it shall be circulated in Print, electronic and social media for information of all concerned Any violation of this order shall invite action under Indian Penal Code the order issued to KNS said (KNS)